§ Mr. ColvinTo ask the Minister for the Civil Service how many disabled people are currently employed in his Department; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonThere are 16 registered disabled staff currently working in my Department, and there may be others who have chosen not to register their disability. We are committed to the employment of disabled people and to the implementation of the code of practice on the employment of people with disabilities in the civil service.